Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday, Feb 18 Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday: FIFA FIFA Ethics Committee sanctions Franz Beckenbauer ZURICH - FIFA's ethics watchdog imposed a warning and 7,000 Swiss francs fine on German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer, the former World Cup-winning player and coach, for stonewalling an … [Read more...]
Freak Show Pod: Duke’s rise, bubble banter and Press Virginia
Freak Show Pod: Duke's rise, bubble banter and Press Virginia On today's energy-packed program, 'Bracket' Brad Evans and Liz Loza get down and dirty on the very latest happenings in the college basketball world. Who are Brad's current No. 1 seeds? Who is still in the top-seed conversation? What Bubblicious teams have work to do? Why will West Virginia blaze a fiery trail in March? What … [Read more...]
Nike drops Manny Pacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements (The Associated Press)
Nike drops Manny Pacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao's latest disparaging comments about gays have cost him a contract with Nike. ''What he's saying is diametrically opposed to what I believe,'' said Arum, who is promoting Pacquiao's upcoming fight with Timothy Bradley. … [Read more...]
Nike drops boxer Manny Pacquiao after anti-gay comments (Reuters)
Nike drops boxer Manny Pacquiao after anti-gay comments (Reuters) (Reuters) - Nike Inc, the world's largest sportswear maker, said it had ended its contract with Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino boxer described gays as "worse than animals". "We find Manny Pacquiao's comments abhorrent," a Nike spokesperson said in an e-mailed statement, adding that the company no longer has a relationship … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: There's No Place Like Home
The Numbers Game: There's No Place Like Home All games are not created equal. Over the next few weeks, I will explore a few factors that might affect a player's production on any given night. Today's focus is the relative production in home games vs. away games. Next week we'll look at the impact of rest (zero days, one day, etc.), and I may also determine whether 'revenge games' have a … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Abreu or Rizzo
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Abreu or Rizzo Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Often in the midst of your draft, you’ll find yourself deciding between a couple players at the same position. With Player Showdowns, we take two players who are closely ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) and/or Rotoworld’s 2016 season projections and have writers take a side and debate who should be selected first. Whose … [Read more...]
Heat: Bosh won't practice, travel for Hawks tilt
Heat: Bosh won't practice, travel for Hawks tilt 4:41 PM ET ESPN.com news services print The Miami Heat issued a statement Wednesday on Chris Bosh, who withdrew from the All-Star Game over the weekend because of what the Heat called a calf strain. "Chris Bosh will not practice today and will not accompany the team to Atlanta for the game on Friday," the statement read. "When … [Read more...]
North Carolina vs. Duke – 2/17/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
North Carolina vs. Duke - 2/17/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Duke Blue Devils (19-6) at North Carolina Tar Heels (21-4) College Basketball: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 9:00 pm (Dean Smith Center) The Line: North Carolina Tar Heels -6.5 -- Over/Under: 164 See the Latest Odds TV: ESPN The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils face off on … [Read more...]
Northern Illinois to play Toledo at White Sox stadium
Northern Illinois to play Toledo at White Sox stadium Northern Illinois and Toledo will play at the home of the Chicago White Sox in 2016. NIU announced the game at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday morning. The game will be played on Wednesday, Nov. 9 and televised on ESPN. “This is a historical moment and an outstanding day,” NIU athletic director Sean Frazier said in a statement. “Our fans … [Read more...]
Dustin Johnson almost hits cameraman during photo shoot…on purpose
Dustin Johnson almost hits cameraman during photo shoot...on purpose When watching golf week to week, it can sometimes be easy to forget just how talented the pros are -- and how much better at golf than we could ever even hope to be. So, let's put things back into perspective. Dustin Johnson was recently taking part in a commercial shoot for his sponsor TaylorMade at Mountain Gate Country … [Read more...]